Hardware Machine Learning Engineer
We already have one of the most competitive low latency setups in trading. Now, we're expanding our use cases to bring the power of neural networks and ML algorithms onto our custom hardware infrastructure. If you've ever wanted to push the boundaries of what's computationally possible, this role is for you.
Your Core Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and deploy machine learning engines on custom hardware, achieving latency that software alone cannot match
- Through HW/SW co-design, you'll collaborate closely with traders, quantitative researchers, and software engineers to translate ML models into efficient implementations - combining the strengths of software with the strengths of hardware
- Shape a greenfield initiative from the ground up, with the freedom to explore novel approaches and set technical direction
- Research and build cutting-edge techniques for neural network quantization, compression, and tools that bridge high-level ML frameworks to RTL
- See the results of your work deployed in production within days, not months - our collaborative culture and unified global codebase enable rapid iteration
Your Skills and Experience
- Extensive experience with FPGA or ASIC technologies, including proficiency in either VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog
- Solid understanding of digital design principles, including pipelining, flow control, and clock domain crossing
- Experience with FPGA development tools and toolchains (Vivado, Quartus, Synplify, etc.)
- Understanding of machine learning fundamentals - neural network architectures, inference optimization, quantization techniques
- Experience optimizing inference for temporal or sequential ML models (RNNs, Transformers, state-space models) on resource-constrained or latency-sensitive platforms
- Proficiency in Python, C++, or similar languages for tooling, testing, and simulation
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across disciplines with both technical and non-technical teams
Nice to Have
- Experience with High-Level Synthesis (HLS) or other hardware description languages beyond traditional RTL
- Familiarity with ML-to-hardware frameworks such as hls4ml, FINN, or Vitis AI
- Experience with ML-relevant compiler intermediate representations and optimization passes such as MLIR, LLVM, polyhedral analysis, or production ML compilers (TVM, XLA, IREE)
- Background in ultra-low-latency systems - whether in high-frequency trading, particle accelerator data acquisition, real-time signal processing, or similar applications
- Experience with functional verification methodologies (SystemVerilog, UVM, Cocotb)
- Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field
The Base Salary range for the role is included below. Base salary is only one component of total compensation; all full-time, permanent positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including paid leave and insurance. Please visit Benefits - US | IMC Trading for more comprehensive information.
Salary Range
$200,000-$225,000 USD
About Us
IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we've been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.
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